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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
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... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area...
... • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local ...unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area...
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... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents...
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... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
... items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
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...Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. This provides great graphics performance. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the ...™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This technology combines SSD performance with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to...
...Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 processors. This provides great graphics performance. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the ...™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. This technology combines SSD performance with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to...
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... detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for caching function. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest... to provide efficient power management for selected applications, even when the system is in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
... detects and identifies what types of Line-in, Line-out, and Mic jacks. 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for caching function. PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest... to provide efficient power management for selected applications, even when the system is in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 S/PDIF out connector at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via the optical S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface...
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.... Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond its original performance. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an ...both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface ...
.... Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond its original performance. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an ...both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. Users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface ...
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ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix... Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7
ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix... Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7
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... cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1
... cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-1
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LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB34 DIGI +VRM 3 21.9cm(8.6in) EATX12V K_USB34 SPDIFO ASM 1442 1 4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA LAN3_12 DRAM_LED GPU_LED 5 GPU Boost 6 MemOK! 7 8 2 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit,... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2...
LGA1155 Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 12 KB_USB34 DIGI +VRM 3 21.9cm(8.6in) EATX12V K_USB34 SPDIFO ASM 1442 1 4 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DVI_VGA LAN3_12 DRAM_LED GPU_LED 5 GPU Boost 6 MemOK! 7 8 2 DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit,... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111E Super I/O CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16_1 P8Z77-V LX PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 USB3_34 9 Intel® Z77 30.5cm(12.0in) NCT 5535D ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI2 PCI3 COM1 8Mb BIOS SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2...
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P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ ... with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ ... with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect ...
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P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to...load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on its ...
... install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to...load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to install 4GB or more memory on its ...
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...Voltage D I M M s o c k e t (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • support 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB...1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO. Voltage 1.65V 1....
...Voltage D I M M s o c k e t (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.65V • • support 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB...1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing DS Brand NO. Voltage 1.65V 1....
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...• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - G7C ...
...• 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. ... Chapter 2: Hardware information We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Load the X.M.P. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Crucial Part No. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - G7C ...
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... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot_1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode) 6. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.... PCI slot_3 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-13 Failure to unplug the power cord...
... may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot_1 5 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot [black] (at x4 mode) 6. LGA1155 Chapter 2 1 2 P8Z77-V LX 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No.... PCI slot_3 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-13 Failure to unplug the power cord...
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... performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - Onchip USB1 Onchip USB2...
... performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 PCIE x16_2 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - Onchip SATA Controller - - - Onchip USB1 Onchip USB2...
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...set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
...set is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you... with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
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... mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. GPU_LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost LED 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the...
... mode, or in soft‑off mode. This is solved. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. GPU_LED P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX GPU Boost LED 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the...